coaster

English

/kəʊ.stə(ɹ)/

noun
Definitions
  • one who coasts.
  • Something that coasts, such as a sled or toboggan.
  • (nautical) A merchant vessel that stays in coastal waters.
  • (nautical) A sailor who travels only in coastal waters.
  • A person who originates from or inhabits a coastal area.
  • A small piece of material used to protect the surface of a table, upon which one places cups or mugs.
  • A small tray on wheels, used to pass something around a table.
  • (computing) A worthless compact disc or DVD, such as one that was burned incorrectly.
  • (informal) A rollercoaster.
  • (Lake Superior) A (brook trout, Salvelinus fontinalis)
  • (slang) A prostitute, especially a white woman, plying her trade in Chinese port towns.

Etymology

Affix from English coast.

Origin

English

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